BROWN COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 6a.m. Wednesday in Brown County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Charles Hopp, 98, Highland, was westbound on U.S. 36 just east of Hiawatha.
The pickup traveled left of center and sideswiped an eastbound 2011 Nissan Altima driven by DeAndre Harris, 31, Sabetha. After impact the pickup traveled into the south ditch and struck a KDOT fence. The Nissan rotated counter clockwise off the roadway to the south and came to rest in the ditch.
Harris was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Chapel Oaks Funeral Home. EMS transported Hopp to KU Medical Center. Harris was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.